# Building permits at 4 Ellis St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $631,638 alteration or repair at 4-18 Crispus Attucks Pl, permitted Aug 7.

Four permits on record here. The newest, Aug 18, 2025: Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 55 more permits (54 projects) since May 1. A zoning hearing Nov 5 covers 88 Lambert Av, 0.22 mi north.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. Doing Both Units | $14,000 | [SF1756587](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1756587/) |
| Oct 8, 2024 | Electrical | Need to install a bath fan in Unit 1 | $2,000 | [E1655218](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1655218/) |
| May 9, 2024 | Alteration or repair | remove sheet rock from all exterior walls and ceilings remove all insulation from ext. wall and ceiling remove trim where needed install new insulation and sheet rock finish walls and ceiling electrical work will be done also remove and install new rubber roof | $270,000 | [SF1598155](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1598155/) |
| May 2, 2024 | Electrical | Update electrical in units 1, 2, 3 and public areas, with lights, smoke detectors, switches, receptacles, bathroom exhaust fans, and sub-panels on each floor. | $75,000 | [E1597726](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1597726/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

55 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | [139 Thornton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/139-thornton-st/) | 170 ft SW | Alteration or repair | demo and rebuild rear porch with in the same footprint | $36,000 | [SF1875273](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875273/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [118-120 Thornton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/118--120-thornton-st/) | 180 ft E | Alteration or repair | Install Intellijack support system to stabilize floor joist or beams as shown | $8,469 | [ALT1830442](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1830442/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 28 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [2850 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2850-washington-st/) | 870 ft S | Solar | Rooftop solar 21 panels 8.61 kwdc no ESS | $42,735 | [E1904830](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904830/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [21 Marcella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-marcella-st/) | 820 ft SW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1895432](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1895432/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [2691 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2691-washington-st/) | 630 ft E | Plumbing | Work to be done at 2693 Washington;REPLACEING GAS WATER HEATER | $4,500 | [PL1893976](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1893976/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [2691 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2691-washington-st/) | 630 ft E | Plumbing | Work to be done at 2693 washington;replacing flexible gas pipe with hard pipe | $4,500 | [G1893980](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1893980/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [2691 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2691-washington-st/) | 630 ft E | Electrical | Rewiring of a hot water heater | $750 | [E1889546](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889546/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [115 Dale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/115-dale-st/) | 920 ft E | Electrical | rewire unit take out aluminum wiring and wire with coper wire unit 6 | $12,000 | [E1890963](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890963/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [2775 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2775-washington-st/) | 290 ft S | Grading | Complete two 2.25" diameter soil borings to a depth of 10 feet. An additional 15 soil samples will be taken from across the property at a depth of 5' below the ground. This work is an extension of the work performed under Permit SF1837680. This is a vacant property. | $5,150 | [SF1878880](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1878880/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [102 Thornton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/102-thornton-st/) | 350 ft NE | Plumbing | Replace gas piping for laundry. | $1,250 | [G1888860](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1888860/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [139 Martin Luther King Jr Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/139-martin-luther-king-jr-bl/) | 760 ft S | Plumbing | replace tub to shower | $1,500 | [PL1887334](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1887334/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [30 Marcella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-marcella-st/) | 970 ft SW | Fence, wall or deck | replace existing fence 70 inches (under 6 feet) within my property lines in back yard. plot plan attached. want to apply as homeowner with waiver | $5,000 | [SF1887936](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887936/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [2691 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2691-washington-st/) | 630 ft E | Alteration or repair | - Utility Room: Fire restoration, including framing and replacing one I-joist. - Front Door: Installation of a new front door. - Foyer: Repairing the foyer ceiling. - Exterior: Reinstalling siding and installing windows. * Work to be done at secondary address 2693 Washington* | $12,990 | [SF1881743](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881743/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [139 Martin Luther King Jr Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/139-martin-luther-king-jr-bl/) | 760 ft S | Other | tub to shower conversion in 2nd bathroom | $16,363 | [SF1865614](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865614/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [30 Marcella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-marcella-st/) | 970 ft SW | Alteration or repair | The Contractor shall supply and install new footings and lally columns and beams in the basement and first floor as per plans. The Contractor shall level the first floor by sistering the existing joists, and install a new subfloor. | $48,000 | [ALT1862798](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1862798/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [4-6 Marcella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4--6-marcella-st/) | 990 ft SW | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $6,500 | [G1875942](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1875942/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [45 Thornton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-thornton-st/) | 990 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remove and install new skylight 3rd floor hall, repair as needed, exterior and interior, frame as needed open areas, install sheetrock and plaster, patch exposed holes as needed, remove existing metal roof and reinstall anew. | $8,500 | [SF1868434](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868434/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [24 Thwing St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-thwing-st/) | 980 ft W | Roofing | remove old asphalt shingle roof and intall new | $18,000 | [SF1869895](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869895/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [47 Marcella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-marcella-st/) | 930 ft W | Electrical | 2nd floor bathroom: Replace 1 bathroom fan, detach-reattach 2 wall sconces. 1st Floor bathroom: Replace 1 bathroom fan, detach-reattach 1 wall sconce (Existing wiring and devices to remain as-is in both bathrooms). | $2,500 | [E1860494](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860494/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [2691 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2691-washington-st/) | 630 ft E | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. Specifically for unit 2693 | $2,000 | [SF1858676](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858676/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [153 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/153-highland-st/) | 790 ft NW | Roofing | Install new EDPM.60 Rubber Membrane Roof, Insulation under, curb and edge flashing. New gutters and downspouts. | $14,000 | [SF1853780](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853780/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [30-32 Hawthorne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--32-hawthorne-st/) | 380 ft N | Roofing | Remove existing EPDM roof system and insulation | $36,500 | [SF1852410](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852410/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [47 Marcella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-marcella-st/) | 930 ft W | Plumbing | 2nd floor bathroom remodel | $10,000 | [PL1853037](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853037/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [164 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/164-highland-st/) | 600 ft NW | Electrical | Wire sunroom, mini split and floor heat | $5,000 | [E1855029](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855029/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [25 Hawthorne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-hawthorne-st/) | 550 ft N | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation and Air Sealing | $4,367 | [SF1826448](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1826448/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [51 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-cedar-st/) | 930 ft N | Electrical | Generator to power inflatables for duration of event | $875 | [E1853360](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853360/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [227 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/227-highland-st/) | 800 ft W | Plumbing | Kitchen, bathroom and laundry remodeling on Second | $12,000 | [PL1846991](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846991/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [227 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/227-highland-st/) | 800 ft W | Plumbing | Kitchen, bathroom and laundry remodeling on first floor | $12,000 | [PL1846988](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846988/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [227 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/227-highland-st/) | 800 ft W | Plumbing | Replacing gas stove, boiler and water heater | $8,000 | [G1846999](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846999/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [227 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/227-highland-st/) | 800 ft W | Plumbing | Replacing gas stove, boiler and water heater | $8,000 | [G1846994](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846994/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 25 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [88 Lambert Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/88-lambert-av/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | wire all new,3 town house style units to code install ufer ground | $36,800 | [E1837791](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1837791/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [92-96 Lambert Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/92--96-lambert-av/) | 0.22 mi N | Fire systems | New construction requires the installation of a new fire alarm system. | $12,000 | [EFA1906257](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1906257/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [73 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-cedar-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Fire systems | installation of low voltage fire alarm system | $7,000 | [EFA1901564](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1901564/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [30-40 Crispus Attucks Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--40-crispus-attucks-pl/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | 30-40 Crispus Attucks Place: Replacing meter bank for whole building and adding (1) switch and overhead fixture (if not already present), replacing (1) exterior GFCI, Removing (2) existing ceiling fans, and wiring (1) new ERV in every unit. | $15,000 | [E1895579](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895579/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [4-18 Crispus Attucks Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4--18-crispus-attucks-pl/) | 0.25 mi NE | Electrical | 4-16 Crispus Attucks Place: Replacing meter stack for whole building, and adding (1) switch and overhead fixture (if not already present), replacing (1) exterior GFCI, removing (2) ceiling fans, and wiring (1) new ERV in every unit. | $15,000 | [E1895577](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895577/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [18-28 Crispus Attucks Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--28-crispus-attucks-pl/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | 18-28 Crispus Attucks Place: Replacing meter stack for whole building, and wiring (1) new switch and overhead light (if not already present), replacing (1) exterior GFCI, disconnecting (2) fans, and wiring (1) new ERV in all units. | $15,000 | [E1895574](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895574/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [73 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-cedar-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | finish basement; rewire kitchen, two (2) bedrooms, one (1) living room, and one (1) bathroom | $3,700 | [E1892890](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1892890/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [17 Highland Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-highland-park-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Fence, wall or deck | Construct Site Retaining wall per stamped plan | $381,000 | [ALT1860404](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1860404/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [92-96 Lambert Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/92--96-lambert-av/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | Value engineered set of plans for ERT1764897. Updated stamped structural and architectural plans reflect the changes. Cost of project reflected on original ERT permit submission.; e[Plans] Filed. | Not listed | [A1837437](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1837437/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [4-18 Crispus Attucks Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4--18-crispus-attucks-pl/) | 0.25 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Siding, windows, and ERV's in 7 units | $631,638 | [SF1884018](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1884018/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [18-28 Crispus Attucks Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--28-crispus-attucks-pl/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Supply and Install new windows, siding, and ERV's in 6 units | $541,404 | [SF1884006](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1884006/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [106 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/106-highland-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Install 5 replacement windows and strip and replace siding - no structural work | $62,149 | [SF1877832](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877832/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [260 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/260-highland-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | Parks department event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1879198](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1879198/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [58 Beech Glen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-beech-glen-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | Parks department event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1878937](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1878937/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [30-40 Crispus Attucks Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--40-crispus-attucks-pl/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Supply and Install new windows, siding, and ERV's in 6 units | $541,404 | [SF1869204](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869204/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [23 Juniper St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-juniper-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Plumbing | Meter locked, gas needs to be tested. The Items are 1- gas stove first floor, 1- gas hot water tank basement and 1- boiler basement.; | $1,500 | [G1864570](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1864570/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [73 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-cedar-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | Amendment for ALT1686181. Modification to original plans ( Revised plans ). First floor utility closet removed, stairs removed from middle of the building to the front. Second floor, remove utility closet, and move stairs from middle to front of building. Move room from front of building to middle.; | Not listed | [A1855739](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1855739/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [35-37 Thornton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--37-thornton-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Plumbing | move 2 gas meters 2 feet | $500 | [G1842044](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1842044/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [30 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-townsend-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Plumbing | Bath Kitchens Laundry's Water heaters | $18,000 | [PL1855926](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855926/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [30 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-townsend-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Plumbing | Range Water heater Furnace | $6,200 | [G1855922](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1855922/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [30 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-townsend-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | Wiring a 2 family home with all new kitchens and baths and upgrading the service to a 400 amp service. | $36,000 | [E1855894](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855894/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [91 Regent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/91-regent-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Roofing | Emergency Repair: the slate hip caps on all the hip locations around the building are failing and creating a hazard at the sidewalk, ADA ramp. Remove existing slate hip caps, make repairs to wood below, install metal hip caps over all hip locations fastened through the slate and into the roof deck | $29,850 | [SF1848669](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848669/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [150 Martin Luther King Jr Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/150-martin-luther-king-jr-bl/) | 0.21 mi SE | Other | Setting up a hexagon, (2) 20x20, and (2) 30x30 tents for the ymca summer program | $20,670 | [SF1848185](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848185/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [42 Juniper St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-juniper-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Roofing | The scope of work replace the exisiting roof because is leaking, also install new vinyl siding over the existing, and installs new footing on the back deck keeping from sagging down. | $68,200 | [SF1843414](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843414/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [35-37 Thornton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--37-thornton-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | Basement reno. Rough completed by others that abandoned the job after the rough inspection. I'm to finish the job - install devices, fixtures, smokes/co's, breakers and complete the service. In conjunction w/ building permit#: ALT1775077. GC: High Pace Construction, Chris Tenaglia. | $8,000 | [E1844314](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1844314/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

Hearings are public: you can comment or attend. Dates can move; check the city's page before you go.

| Status | Hearing | Address | Distance | Request | Case | City's words | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requested | Nov 5, 2026 | 88 Lambert Av | 0.22 mi N | Zoning appeal: "Proposed installation of a detached accessory structure consisting of a chicken coop…" | [BOA1856602](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-06-01 |
| Requested |  | 43 Marcella St | 940 ft W | Zoning appeal: "Ground up construction of a single family dwelling" | [BOA1663089](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2024-10-18 |

## More on this street

Other addresses on Ellis St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [11 Ellis St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-ellis-st/): newest permit Jul 9, 2026
- [14 Ellis St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-ellis-st/): newest permit May 5, 2026
- [17 Ellis St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-ellis-st/): newest permit Dec 9, 2025
- [19 Ellis St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-ellis-st/): newest permit Dec 9, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 21:49 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Zoning requests come from the Boston Zoning Board of Appeal tracker (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/zoning-board-of-appeal-tracker). We read it Oct 9, 19:47 UTC.

Map, all 4 permits at this address and 55 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-ellis-st/